Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Zambia |
| SKU | 0963 |
| Hex | #FF9B29 |
| RGB | 255, 155, 41 |
| HSL | 32°, 100%, 58% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Diamond Vogel Zambia
Zambia sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Zambia is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
10 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Zambia within Diamond Vogel's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #FF9B29 in HSL space. Pair Zambia with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Diamond Vogel Zambia Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Zambia from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0963 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Zambia
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Zambia is Osage Orange (SW 6890) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Osage Orange swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Zambia
At Behr, the closest color to Zambia is Instant Delight (S-G-330) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Instant Delight swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Zambia
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Tangelo (2017-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Zambia without repainting risk. See the full Tangelo swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Zambia
The closest Valspar equivalent of Zambia is Monarch Wing (2008-1A). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44.2 vs 46). If Valspar is your counter, order Monarch Wing and you'll get the same color. See the full Monarch Wing swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Zambia
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Zambia. The nearest is Cornucopia (PPG1203-7) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cornucopia swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Zambia
At Glidden, the closest color to Zambia is Carotene (97YR 44/642) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carotene swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Zambia
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Zambia. The nearest is Marigold Glow (111-6DB) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marigold Glow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Zambia
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Zambia is Orange Jewel (DEA115) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Jewel swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Zambia
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Zambia (0963), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Zambia without repainting risk. See the full Zambia swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Zambia
Kompozit's nearest match is Zambia (0963), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Zambia without repainting risk. See the full Zambia swatch →